Couple had a western wedding and a traditional Hindu wedding the following day

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dian Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra (L) and US musician Nick Jonas, who were recently married, pose for a photograph during a reception in New Delhi on December 4, 2018. – Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra and American singer Nick Jonas hosted an extravagant concert on December 2 for their star-studded wedding guests as the couple tied the knot at a lavish Indian palace. (Photo by SAJJAD HUSSAIN / AFP)SAJJAD HUSSAIN/AFP/Getty Images

Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra are husband and wife, and it took two wedding ceremonies and four days to get it accomplished.

The couple held a lavish celebration in India for 225 guests that incorporated their different cultures and religions, according to People. They had a western wedding and a traditional Hindu wedding the following day, and they also held pre- and post-wedding ceremonies, at the Umaid Bhawan Palace in Jodhpur.

“Every girl dreams of being a princess on her wedding day,” Chopra told People. “But I never had a plan about what I wanted it to be.”

It was Jonas, 26, who suggested that they go all out with the two marriage ceremonies.

“It melted my heart,” Chopra, 36, said. “Being able to have two big weddings, in India, with our closest family and friends was unbelievably special.”

On Friday, Chopra and Jonas kicked off the festivities with a Mehendi ceremony, in which they were adorned with henna tattoos, and followed it up with a Sangeet, in which both their families performed musical numbers with costumes and choreography.

In Saturday’s western wedding, both the bride and groom wore Ralph Lauren. The choice of designer paid tribute to the first time they hung out together at the 2017 Met Gala. (“We were both wearing Ralph Lauren. And we decided to go together because it was fun,” Chopra had explained previously.)

Chopra’s hand-beaded and embroidered gown featured a 75-foot-long veil.

“It was all tears. All tears,” said Chopra, who was escorted down the aisle by her mother, Madhu, during the first wedding ceremony at the palace’s lawn. “I could not hold it in. I think I was nervous and scared. But as soon as the curtains opened, and I saw his face it was just like everything settled and I knew I was making the best decision of my life.”

Added Jonas: “The emotions were running high during the ceremonies, I think especially during the Western wedding for me. You know you think your whole life about that moment. Honestly, I could not have imagined it would be as perfect as it was. It was highly emotional.”

As an encore, they exchanged vows again Sunday during a traditional Hindu wedding, and followed it up with a Bidaai, a ritual in which her family blessed her new life with her husband.

“I love that our wedding was a religious mash-up,” the former “Quantico” actress said. “We took beautiful traditions that we both grew up with and personalized them in a way that made sense for us. It’s been incredible to find the commonalities between our beliefs and figuring out how to blend them in a respectful and meaningful way.”

Jonas’ brothers were among the guests — Kevin attended with wife Danielle, Joe with fiancée and “Game of Thrones” actress Sophie Turner, as well as Frankie. Chopra’s brother, Siddharth, was also in attendance.

Jonas and Chopra became engaged just two months after they began dating earlier this year. He proposed while they were celebrating her birthday in London in July.